Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, making Valletta five hours ahead of Detroit.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DTW to MLA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and MLA:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 4,878 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 8,343. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from DTW to MLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Grab a Malta International Airport rental car and discover Valletta and beyond with your own set of wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central Valletta has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Valletta. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to MLA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another essential stop in Malta. Start your sightseeing at Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
